In the heart of Old City, Mara Oldcity Hotel offers a blend of historic charm and modern convenience. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, take advantage of concierge services for your explorations and enjoy luggage storage for your peace-of-mind.
Hocapasa Mahallesi Serdar Sokak No1, 34421, Istanbul, Istanbul Province, 34421
What's nearby
Gülhane Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Bosphorus - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Topkapi Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Blue Mosque - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Hagia Sophia - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Istanbul (IST) - 49 min drive
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 68 min drive
Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk
Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 15 min walk
Vezneciler Subway Station - 22 min walk
Sirkeci Station - 2 min walk
Gulhane Station - 3 min walk
Eminonu Station - 8 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - 1 min walk
Red River - 1 min walk
Gar Pub Restaurant - 1 min walk
Ziyafet Restoran - 1 min walk
Sirkeci İkram Kebap - 1 min walk
About this property
Mara Oldcity Hotel
When you stay at Mara Oldcity Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Bosphorus and Eminönü Square. Also, Grand Bazaar and Hagia Sophia are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is only a short walk: Sirkeci Station is steps away and Gulhane Station is 3 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
27 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking
No on-site parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Slippers
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Property Registration Number 2022-34-2686
Also known as
Mara Oldcity Hotel Hotel
Mara Oldcity Hotel Istanbul
Mara Oldcity Hotel Hotel Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
Does Mara Oldcity Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Mara Oldcity Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Mara Oldcity Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Mara Oldcity Hotel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Mara Oldcity Hotel.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Mara Oldcity Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 50 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mara Oldcity Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Check-out time is noon.
What's the area around Mara Oldcity Hotel like?
Mara Oldcity Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Sirkeci Station and 6 minutes' walk from Bosphorus.
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Reviews
Mara Oldcity Hotel Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Amenities
9.8
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jan, 2026
Room is clean and spacious. Staff is polite and helpful.
Muhayo
Muhayo, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Dec, 2025
Everything was good. Staff is polite and helpful
Muhayo
Muhayo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Jan, 2026
Clean room. Lot's of activities nearby. Next to a tram way but I was not much disturbed.
Lihao
Lihao, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov, 2025
Clean room for sure. Staff are very professional and polite.
sam
sam, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
11 Jan, 2026
The location was great - walkable distance from major sites, tram line, and restaurants and shops. The room was cosy and comfortable. The staff communicated with me before my stay and organized an airport shuttle.
During part of the stay there was no water in the sink or shower and I could hear people outside in the neighborhood and in the building throughout the night.
Overall I was happy with my stay and would stay there again
Sara
Sara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Nov, 2025
Everything from the way we were welcomed, to the way the room was laid out and put together for us, this small trendy boutique hotel had more hospitality and customer service experience than a 5 star hotel. Particularly the gentlemen at the front desk, was so friendly and welcoming - he always went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable. Definately a top hotel to stay at. Location is great too and room well maintained.
Tamer
Tamer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Mar, 2025
Staff was amazing, very attentive and accommodating.
Michael
Michael, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Oct, 2025
Perfect location. Lovely room. Air con. Very clean. Comfortable mattress.
Deborah Ann
Deborah Ann, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Oct, 2025
Couldn’t have asked for a better location! The hotel was in a great area central to all the major sites, shops and restaurants. Easy access to the tram to explore the other side of the river and other parts of the city. The front desk staff were extremely friendly and went above and beyond to help us with any arrangements we needed. Rooms were clean and comfortable. We did note a slight smell in our bathrooms from the water lines/drains but it did not affect our stay. Would definitely recommend!
Marianne
Marianne, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Jul, 2025
A good clean place to put your head down for the night. AC works well. Small rooms but typical of all hotels in the area. Food and shopping around the area is expensive but again that’s due to closeness to the sights. Tram stop 2 mins walk away - easy access to Galata side also.
Metro also 4 mins away to transfer to Anatolian side.
Ismat Dewji
Ismat Dewji, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
29 Jan, 2025
Great location near Sirkeci Station. First class/friendly/ mostly helpful staff
But when I mentioned that someone was smoking cigarettes on the 3rd or 4th floor the response was a shoulder shrug. Like"that is Istanbul'. Not a beneficial response
Raymond
Raymond, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Jan, 2026
This hotel was very good!
very clean, and staff was very hospital.
I enjoyed.
KENJI
KENJI, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
14 Dec, 2025
Nice staff
Lawand M.
Lawand M., 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Jan, 2026
Tip Top
Mehmet
Mehmet, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Aug, 2025
This hotel is clean and the staff is so nice and helpful, the area is touristic and you the location is strategic. The hotel is also safe. I recommend 👌
Dina
Dina, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
24 Feb, 2026
Room view was amazing but the room condition was getting worse while I stayed there. The wall was leaking some water and it was feel like hard to breathe
Mehmet
Mehmet, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Nov, 2025
Staff pleasant, kind, offered tea, and tourism suggestions. Room - spotless and excellent lighting. Only suggestion I have is to maybe have a chair in the room. Bathroom-spotless and high pressure hot water for shower.
JEMY
JEMY, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
17 Dec, 2025
Bra
Ahmed
Ahmed, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
29 Apr, 2026
The room was just like in the photos but when I entered It smelled like sewage or like somebody just used the bathroom for number two. There was electricity shortage for the whole night I stayed I couldn’t do anything no lights no charging my phone. They didn’t provide any candles or offered anything for the inconvenience. The worst was the elevator that didn’t work I had to walk to 7th floor to get to my room. They don’t even be apologetic or try to make up for the inconvenience. At least they could offer a coffee/snack or something I don’t know.
Odalar yepyeni ve tertemizdir; bir de çok sakindir. Odada su şişesi tedariki her gün sağlanmaktadır. Sirkeci İstasyonu'na çok yakındır. Personel kibardır. İstanbul'a döneceksem şüphesiz orada konaklayacağım.
Guillaume
Guillaume, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
15 Feb, 2026
Oda temizdi , gayet misafirperverdi otel . Oda biraz küçüktü , tv kötğydü ama otel konumu gayet iyidi
Aykut
Aykut, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Feb, 2026
Cok temiz bir hotel tavsiye ederim.
Hamdi
Hamdi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Feb, 2026
Otel cok temiz ve odajin ici gayet temiz ve guzeldi. Ayni bilgi verildigi sekildeydi. Personel cok ilgiliydi. Konumu sebebiyle tercih ettim. Kesinlikle cok avantajli ozellikle kisa sureli gezileriniz icin tavsiye ederim.